bark dust

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Shredded, ground, or chipped wood used for landscaping, gardening, or composting.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bark, dust.

Word forms

bark dust

Etymology

The timber industry was prominent in Oregon and surrounding areas from roughly 1870–2000, which is apparently connected to the term's regionality.

Related words

bark chips
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